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About the Role

Take ownership of the finance function across FRASER, ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations. Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial analyses to support business decisions. Help build and scale the finance function, with the opportunity to grow into the Head of Finance role as the company continues to expand.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial analyses.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payment runs, reconciliations and liquidity planning.
• Coordinate the preparation of bookkeeping (Vorbereitende Buchhaltung), ensuring invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Work closely with external accounting firms in Germany, Switzerland, South Africa and Dubai.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities with external accountants and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with German accounting, tax and statutory requirements.
• Support finance processes across international locations.
• Collaborate with Managing Directors and Founder on budgeting, forecasting, profitability and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, controlling or financial management.
• Strong understanding of German accounting, bookkeeping and financial regulations.
• Experience with vorbereitender Buchhaltung, including invoice verification, purchase order management and coordination with external accountants.
• Previous experience within a creative agency, marketing agency or professional services environment is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with multiple international entities is a plus.
• Excellent organisational skills and a structured, hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• DATEV experience is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English is essential.
• German should be at least professional working proficiency, with a solid understanding of German accounting terminology.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and international environment.

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluent English
• Professional working proficiency in German
• DATEV experience

Location

• Berlin
• Zurich
• Cape Town
• Dubai

Work Type

• Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days home office)
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible locations

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience

Education Level

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Employee benefits program
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Opportunity for workation from European countries or South Africa
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible locations
• Great office in Kreuzberg
• Fridge full of cool drinks

About the Company

• FRASER is an independent creative agency with teams across Berlin, Zurich, Cape Town and Dubai.
• We develop integrated campaigns, content and digital experiences for ambitious international brands, combining strategic thinking, creativity and technology.
• Markets move fast. So do we.
• FRASER is a mix of senior creative talent from across the world, with different cultures, all pulling in the same direction.
• As an independent, owner-led creative agency, we choose courage over comfort, and momentum over convenience.
• FRASER was founded for brands that seek clarity and want work that produces results.
• We cover the full funnel: creative strategy, brand, campaign, content, and performance marketing and so our clients get integrated thinking, not disconnected deliverables.
• We believe brands deserve a real partner. Not once in a while. Always.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer. This role, like all at FRASER, is open to talent regardless of age, creed, gender, or race. We hire for ability and skill. And we look forward to getting to know you.